Park & Recreation Aide - Enslavement to Freedom Archaeology Fellowship State Parks
Listed on 2026-01-02
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Research/Development
Research Scientist
Location: New York
Park & Recreation Aide 6-7 – Enslavement to Freedom Archaeology Fellowship
Join the New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation program to advance the Enslavement to Freedom initiative, a landmark public education project that explores the enduring legacy of slavery in New York State.
Salary: $21.00/hr – $24.00/hr
Description
The Our Whole History Enslavement to Freedom Archaeology Fellow will conduct research and advance scholarship related to the Enslavement to Freedom initiative. The Our Whole History (OWH) initiative seeks to reveal and share historically undertold stories of ordinary and extraordinary people and events across New York State.
Key Responsibilities
- Progress Reports – Provide written reports and PowerPoint presentations on the progress of the overall project.
- Digital Portal – Collate research into an online exhibition using eMuseum.
- Exhibits – Provide research support for ongoing Enslavement to Freedom projects including temporary exhibitions, banner exhibitions, and programs.
- Programs – Provide presentations at historic sites to report on the content of items.
Job Duties (Examples)
- Research at Peebles Island (Cohoes, NY) within the archaeology archives and collections of OPRHP’s Historic Sites.
- Enter, edit, and update object records into the collections management database(s).
- Take reference photo documentation of items found in collections.
- Provide contextual research that supports the collections.
- Report to collections management and conservation staff any immediate condition and storage needs.
- Work with the Enslavement to Freedom overall team to support exhibits, programs, and archival material.
Supervision and training will be provided on all of the above tasks.
Minimum Qualifications
No minimum qualifications per Civil Service.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in a museum, historical society, arts organization, or related institution.
- Prior collections handling experience or experience with archaeological data/material culture.
- Previous experience with museum collections software (TMS and Crystal Reports).
- Basic understanding of best practices for digital data management and conversion of legacy materials to digital formats.
Operational Needs
- Graduate or doctoral student in History, Anthropology/Archaeology, Public History, Museum Studies, Africana Studies, or related field.
- Valid driver’s license in New York State.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to problem solve, work independently, and interact with a wide-ranging audience.
- Excellent organizational, writing, proofreading, and analytical skills.
- Experience with MS Office (Word, Access, Excel).
- Ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor, including medium-heavy lifting and use of step ladders.
Additional Comments
- This position is anticipated for the Spring and Summer Semesters with the possibility to continue during the Fall Semester.
Benefits
This position has the option to join the NYS Employee’s Retirement System and may be eligible for health insurance, dental and vision coverage as well as the opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave after time and service requirements have been met.
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